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US military must fully disclose civilian casualties in lethal airstrikes
Investigations indicate true extent of civilian deaths in Raqqa could be double that acknowledged by the US military
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Weak UN resolution exposes conflict between sexual violence survivors’ needs and political ideology
UN Security Council Resolution 2467 on sexual violence in conflict prioritized political consensus over survivors
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S-400: A symbol of disobedience in the Middle East
Russia's S-400 defense system undermines US authority as ties between America and its Middle East partners get weaker
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From Caliphate to International Criminal Tribunal? ISIS detainees raise complicated questions under international law
Delivering justice to ISIS victims is a challenging task that must account for international human rights law and political realities
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Our honorable sacrifices in Syria deserve justice
Syrian Kurdish leader Aldar Xelil argues that a Turkey-run safe zone in northern Syria would undermine the sacrifices that have brought relative stability to the region
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US should back military operation against ISIS led by NATO-ally Turkey
Sanctioning a Turkish military campaign in northeast Syria will have a revitalizing effect on US-Turkey and Turkey-Coalition ties and prevent an ISIS resurgence
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Afghanistan peace process must tackle Taliban discontent and the allure of ISIS
With the US in the early stages of peace talks with the Taliban, there is a growing urgency for Washington to adopt new military tactics against ISIS and a strong reintegration plan for Taliban fighters
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Does the murder of 3 journalists in Central African Republic expose Russia’s ‘raid, seize and exploit’ strategy?
The murky murder of three journalists in Central African Republic highlights Russia’s ‘raid, seize and exploit’ armed adventurism, Kiril Avramov and Ruslan Trad argue
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Are there any strategic options left for the United States in Afghanistan?
As the US prepares for more talks on Afghanistan, Shazar Shafqat argues that the timing may be in the Taliban’s favor
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The future of the British Army in Europe
Facing Russia, burden sharing, and strategic influence after Brexit, it is time for the UK to reconsider its forces' future in Europe
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